FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington proudly celebrated the Class of 2023 Saturday at a gala Commencement ceremony in Farmington. More than 300 of the 347 bachelor’s and master’s graduates marched to the lilt of bagpipes as they prepared to turn their tassels and cap off their academic accomplishments. UMF President Joseph McDonnell, UMF faculty, staff, administrators, dignitaries, families, and friends gave them a rousing welcome.
Additional information and a link to the Commencement livestream can be found at: https://www.umf.maine.edu/commencement-2023/
Local graduates include:
Bridgton: Becky Hawkins, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude; Mark Mayo, B.A., Actuarial Science and Business Administration, Cum Laude;
Brownfield: Gracie Vaughan, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Buckfield: Zack Grover, B.S., Rehabilitation Services;
Casco: Angie Burnham, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude; Holly Patenaude, M.S., Educational Leadership;
Fryeburg: River Lusky, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Greenwood: Sara King, M.S., Educational Leadership;
Mechanic Falls: Allison Emery, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Chelsea Roy, B.S., Earth & Environmental Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, Magna Cum Laude;
Minot: Kristie Ferland, M.S., Educational Leadership; Dawn Theriault, M.S., Educational Leadership; Emma Wallace, B.A., Visual Arts, Magna Cum Laude;
Naples: Emma Brown, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Samantha Pond, B.S., Elementary Education, Cum Laude;
Oxford: Darcy Francis, M.S., Educational Leadership; Hunter LaBossiere, B.A., Business Administration;
Poland: Amy Hodge, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, Cum Laude; Katrina Meader, M.S., Educational Leadership; Kristyn Stebbins, M.S., Early Childhood; Kayla Wielki, M.S., Educational Leadership;
Paris: Halie Page, B.A., Biology; Jenna Willey, M.S., Special Education;
West Paris: Dodie Rogers, B.G.S., Bachelor of General Studies;
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